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Keira Barry: I’m buzzing to sign first pro contract!

Sam Ludbrook
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Sam Ludbrook
Friday 04 August 2023 15:00

Manchester United Women forward Keira Barry says she can't wait to get to work after signing her first professional contact with the club.

Barry has progressed through the ranks of United’s Academy since joining at the age of 10 and was part of the Under-21s side that won the league-and-cup Double in 2022, scoring in the final of the latter against Birmingham City.

The England Under-19 international proudly made her first-team debut as a second-half substitute during last season’s 4-0 victory over Sheffield United in the League Cup. 
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Barry: It's a crazy feeling

Keira Barry explains what it means to sign her first pro deal with United Women, having joined our Academy aged 10...

After signing her deal, Keira outlined how happy she is to continue her journey as a Red, before sharing her personal targets.

“I’m absolutely buzzing, just over the moon with getting it all sorted, I can’t wait to get going,” she said. 

“I want to carry on exceeding with my football and improving, and getting to show constantly what I can do, and to score more goals.”
Barry also spoke positively about her experience with United Women’s senior side during the winter training camp in Malta last season.

“It was so good getting to see how all the professionals work and see what they do daily, even how to prepare for games," she added.

“To have such an insight into the changing rooms and all the background work that goes on, it's such good help for young players.”

Keira Barry signs first professional contract

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See comments from the England Under-19 international and United Women head coach Marc Skinner.

During the 2022/23 campaign, Keira spent time on loan at Derby County, who play in The FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division, gaining valuable experience in an environment with first-team players.

“It was a good mix because I was still playing for the Under-21s [at United], as well as for Derby, so it was good to get the technical and physical sides of the game. 

“It showed a variety of play because the game was so different in that league, I really quite enjoyed it.“

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